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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.98, 997.45 and 474.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.98, 997.45 and 474.44 is: 654.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.98 : 997.45 = 474.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.98/997.45 = 474.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.98x = 997.45 × 474.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.98x = 473,224.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,224.00/722.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.55

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